Job Location: Wallops Island, VA
Duties
The incumbent is a recognized analytical expert with a strong background in statistical analysis and machine learning, and a proven record of successfully modeling large and complex datasets. The incumbent will perform various duties under the direction and guidance of the data analytics team lead and the Chief, Security Mission Integration.
The incumbent serves as a data scientist and is responsible for advancing use cases for machine learning within the IT Security Office (ITSO) and mining the vast cyber security and organizational data resources for proactively addressing cyber security risk. The candidate should have a strong command of statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms as they will be responsible for producing machine learning models, statistical models, and complex statistical analyses.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maturing ITSO’s capabilities for diagnostic analytics by developing and refining datasets which model hard-to-detect cyber security threats across the enterprise.
- Developing a roadmap for establishing the use of predictive analytics in fortifying our cyber security posture.
- Leading large-scale exploratory data analyses for new data sources or new uses for existing data sources. Establishing links across existing data sources and finding new, interesting data correlations.
- Communicating complex data in simple and actionable ways.
- Visualizing data in the most effective way possible for a given project or question.
- Providing statistical programming, model development and implementation.
- Building key metrics and modeling reports for communication with leadership.
- Devising and utilizing algorithms and models to mine big data stores, performing data and error analysis to improve models, and cleaning and validating data for uniformity and accuracy.
- Analyzing data for trends and patterns, interpreting data with a clear objective in mind.
- Working both individually and in a collaborative manner with a team.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
- All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
- New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
- You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
- If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate ALL areas defined below:
- Statistical analysis and machine learning
- Modeling large and complex datasets
- Data and content management
- Data extraction and normalization
- Data exchanges
- Data systems and management
- Problem solving
Master’s of Science degree in Data Science or equivalent field of study
Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity
PhD in Data Science or equivalent field of study
Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.
Education
Basic Requirement: The basic requirement can be met in one of two ways.
1. Bachelor’s or higher degrees: in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or field directly related to the position.
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2. A combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
Transcripts must be provided.
Additional information
The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
- Resume – Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
- Citizenship – Include country of citizenship on resume.
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) – All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran’s present receipt of compensation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11/14/2022 to receive consideration.
To begin, click- Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11689811
Agency contact information
Elisa Acevedo
Phone
210-301-6257
Email
elisa_acevedo@ao.uscourts.gov
Address
Department of Technology Services
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US
Next steps
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
- Resume – Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
- Citizenship – Include country of citizenship on resume.
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) – All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran’s present receipt of compensation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees – Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees – Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Veterans
Clarification from the agency
This position is eligible for full-time remote telework. The actual salary will be based on the geographic location of the individual(s) selected for this position. This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
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